Best Freeze-Ahead Shavuot Dessert Recipes (Cheesecakes and More!)

Deep caramel flavor makes these bundt cakes hard to refuse!

A welcome change from typical chocolate chip cookies. Chewy, crispy, and very tempting. Delicious straight from the freezer. You can’t stop at one!   Yields 3…

Who doesn’t love all things strawberry? An easy and refreshingly light dessert, this mousse was devoured by all of my testers, adults and kids alike. Spiking…

These cookies are absolutely divine. Maple and cinnamon pair so well together, and the cookie dough is irresistible! I’ll have to add this recipe to my…

A unique brownie/blondie crust and creamy decadent center topped with a shiny chocolate ganache make this cheesecake an absolute showstopper. For more delicious cheesecakes like this one,…

Craving rich, decadent ice cream, but don’t have an ice cream machine? This no-churn Tahini Ice Cream is the perfect solution!

Esty Wolbe is back with another amazing, easy dessert! Watch Esty put together this ice cream ice box cake in minutes. Layered with rich caramel, chocolate, and nutty…

Some people think of honey cake as something to bake once a year, just for Rosh Hashanah. But the flavor of honey is excellent in cakes,…

In my first Shavuot with Ami, I introduced to you the European cheesecake. Last year was the year of Kaas Potjes. Was this year going to…

A creamy chocolate filling nestled between a chocolate chip cookie crust and a nutty chocolaty crunch. Delicious!

I first prepared this dessert in the summertime, and I made it over and over that year. During the winter, I moved on to try new…

These popsicles are creamy, high in protein and healthy fats, and make a great ready to go snack, dessert, and even breakfast! Enjoy!

Cherry ice pops with a touch of white chocolate.… What a cool idea!

The Crunch Bar made by Nestle isn’t exactly an Israeli innovation, but until local stores began importing Nestle’s Israel ice cream to the US, the only…

Decadent and divine. The caramel syrup makes them gooey and delicious. Both the dairy and pareve versions are amazing. Start with two because one is never…

Sugary sweet and delightfully doable, this easy cheesecake recipe has fresh vanilla beans and is topped with a generous helping of caramel syrup. For more delicious…

Shavuos of my youth was synonymous with polacsinta. For those with no Hungarian heritage, this is a blintz, and ours in particular were filled with sweet…

Made with pre-made potato blintzes, this savory blintz souffle is filling and delicious. Trust us, you’ll want to try this one! Watch Esty create this dairy…

Who says being a grown-up means you can never eat pizza? Enjoy this delicious “crossover” dish guilt-free, as it is also low in fat.

One simple recipe with two equally delicious variations. I love that there is no hard cheese in it whatsoever and no heavy cream. Low fat, healthful,…

Mac and cheese is the hallmark of comfort food. I’ve put a bit of a spin on this cheesy favorite by using orzo instead of elbow…

This is such a popular menu item in the business my husband and I run that we decided to share it with you! You’re welcome. It’s nice to…

The quiche uses a classic pie crust, called pâte brisée, which has a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Since the dough freezes well, I always make a double recipe:…

An old-time favorite with a new twist. This kugel, crowned with alternate stripes of crumbs and a variety of fruit pie filling, makes a striking presentation.…

Focaccia is a light and airy Italian bread. The fried vegetables add a pretty and colorful topping. Welcome to Italy!

These empanadas have a spectacular filling of roasted eggplant and cheese. You’ll enjoy every blissful bite. Yields 20 empanadas. The brachah on these empanadas is hamotzi.

This kugel is not overly sweet, yet it satisfies that need for a somewhat sweet side dish to serve alongside our festive meat and chicken dishes.…

These rolls make a delicious side. The creamed spinach filling can also be served on its own without the pasta.

Take advantage of the short apricot season and make a few of these delicious kugels, for now and later. The combo of tart apricots and sweet…

This is one of my favorite easy suppers, a really creamy delicious tomato soup. The grilled cheese croutons are perfect on top. —Sara

I generally use only fresh mushrooms in cooking, but the idea here was for a quiche that is quick to prepare, using ingredients you have in…

I am stopped all over the world by people telling me how much they love this quick, easy, and incredibly delicious fish. The salty nuts, the…

These delicious cheese balls are packed with flavor and iron-rich greens, and they pair with just about everything. A cheesy alternative to toast, serve these with…

This is a classic vegetable lasagna layered with sauce, farmers cheese, and shredded cheese.

The assertive flavors of capers, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes make this 15-minute dish an ideal choice if you’re craving the sunny flavors of  the Mediterranean. If…

I love the idea of adding feta to my pasta. It may sound redundant when you’ve got the rest of the cheese, but it’s actually a…

This hearty soup can be made dairy or parve. To make it parve, use margarine in place of the butter and use non-dairy sour cream. It can…